Cascade: A Convenient Oasis North of Port of Spain
Located East of St. Anns (known for being the location of the official residence of the Prime Minister and diplomatic centre) is the quiet, leafy, residential neighbourhood of Cascade. This mainly suburban area offers an incredible location in close proximity to the Queens Park Savannah, the Capital city and a variety of entertainment.
Neighbouring Cascade are other highly residential communities such as Maraval, St. Clair, Federation Park and St. Anns of which borders Cascade by a hill named Mount Hololo which too is a neighbourhood of middle class and exclusive developments. Main streets in Cascade include the Cascade Rd. and Coblentz Avenue, providing residents with easy access to the Queens park Savannah and the north side of Port of Spain. Although commuting is easy from Cascade as the Cascade rd. and Coblentz Avenue allows residents access to St. Anns rd. then to the city within minutes, Cascade is still a quiet, peaceful and a serene neighbourhood ideal for families.
Cascade Real Estate Insights
Homes in the neighbourhood are known to be in good taste with architecture ranging from older style homes to modern homes featured in the New York Times, and everything in between. The city maintains a high quality of living for Cascade’s residents, and neighbourhoods are groomed with lots of trees and some offer views of the surrounding hills.
Photo by: Lumis Photography
The People and Lifestyle
The quaint neighbourhood of Cascade is an ideal location for families. In addition to being among Trinidad’s most affluent neighbourhoods, the area offers easy access to an exceptional amount of schools, dining, leisure activities and entertainment all within minutes of Cascade’s real estate.
With easy access to Entertainment, Port of Spain, dining and the Queens Park Savannah in close proximity, it is no wonder expats, business executives and varying types of professionals and families all call Cascade home. In addition, Cascade’s real estate is in a pristine location North of Port of Spain. Gated neighbourhoods among others are safe, with compounds like Pommrose Gardens and Riverside Gardens, and communities like Wellsprings being covered by 24-hour security.
Parks, Nature & Clubs
Cascade is a short commute from Port of Spain’s largest and main recreational park, the Queens Park Savannah, which is used to host cultural events and shows throughout the year. Here you can find a wide variety of local culinary dishes and besides being a great place for jogging, cycling, walking the dog or picnics, the Savannah is surrounded by many interesting attractions. One of which is the Royal Botanic Gardens; pristine landscaped garden known to be one of the oldest botanic gardens in the world. The garden occupies 61.8 acres consisting of over 700 trees, some of which are indigenous to the island and others from all the other continents of the world. Another common attraction is that of the main zoo in Trinidad and Tobago. The Emperor Valley Zoo is just west of the Botanic gardens with a collection of local and foreign animals.
Buying a Home in Cascade
For access to exclusive properties in Cascade, including off-market listings, reach out to us via phone or email. Browse our site for more information about the area or schedule a private showing of some of the most spectacular homes for sale in Trinidad.
Real Estate Trinidad and Tobago Services provides their clients with a high level of service, market knowledge, and expertise.
Hotels
- The Carlton Savannah (4-star rating)
Restaurants Nearby
- Chad Restaurant, #6 Nook Avenue. With local and international restaurant critics calling it one of the best fine dining restaurants in the Caribbean.
- Luce Trinidad. Located at Hilton Trinidad Conference Centre, Lady Young rd.
- Battimamzelle Restaurant, on Coblentz Avenue.
- Solimar Restaurant, Nook Avenue
- Apsara Restaurant. 13 Queen’s Park E Cadiz Rd.
- Town Restaurant and Bar, Stanmore Avenue
- Rituals and Pizza boys, 30 St. Anns rd.
- Grocery stores: Cascade Mini Mart, 84 Cascade Main road and Massy Stores, 104 Cascade Rd.
Nightlife/ Entertainment Nearby
- Queens Hall, St. Anns Rd.
- National And Performing Arts Center, Fredrick St.
- Queens Park Savannah
- 51 degrees Lounge, Stanmore avenue (7 minutes)
- Ariapita Avenue has a variety of nightlife and eating establishments and is only a mere 10 minutes away.
Schools
Cascade is definitely a family-friendly area with easy access to schools in the environs. Schools located on/off the Cascade main road include; Briggs preparatory, Angels Academy of English and The School for the Deaf. In addition to these schools, Cascade offers easy access to other top, primary, secondary and private schools. These include; Holy Faith Preparatory, Queens Royal College, Fatima College, St. Mary’s College, Bishops Anstey Junior School, Bishops Anstey High, Holy Name Convent, St. Joseph Convent, Providence Girls Secondary, St. Francois Girls, The British Academy, Maple Leaf International, The Montessori Academy, Arbor Pre-School Etc.
